The gutters on a home do a very important job, they route the rain runoff from the roof to points where the water can be directed away from the house. By ensuring that water is deposited well away from the house, the gutters and associated downspouts protect the foundation, windows, doors and siding from damage and are instrumental in keeping the basement from flooding.
To do this important job the gutters and downspouts must be clean of debris such as leaves. It only takes one leaf to dam up the outlet, and once this happens the water has no choice but to fill the gutters and overflow. This situation not only puts the house at risk, if left unattended the gutters will eventually pull loose from the house.
Although a reasonably handy homeowner can clean the gutters, for the small price that a service charges it is best to let others do this risky task. Gutters should be cleaned at least twice a year. If the house is sitting directly under large shade trees it will probably be more frequent. This job requires working at height so hiring a pro at gutter cleaning in Chicago is a far better idea than doing it alone.
Obviously a ladder is a necessity when cleaning the gutters of a house. If the roof has a low pitch it is usually easier to clean the gutters while standing on the roof rather than the ladder. Gutter cleaning in Chicago must not take place if the roof is wet or icy or if there is a strong wind blowing.
Safety is of primary importance when cleaning the gutter, hands must be protected with heavy gloves otherwise the sharp edges can easily damage the hands. If the gutter is going to be cleaned using a blower then eye protection is required.
Maintaining the gutters is just as important as routine gutter cleaning in Chicago. Gutters are installed so they slope in the direction of the downspouts. Over time the gutter can sag, this allows pools of water to form, and when mixed with debris, can quickly rust or distort the gutter. If this is the case the pros can reposition the gutter so that they slope at the suggested rate of one quarter inch per foot.
Even the cleanest gutters and downspouts are ineffective if the water is expelled close to the house. To ensure that water cannot run down the foundation and eventually flood the basement add extenders that will take the water at least four feet away from the house.
It is important for a homeowner to undertake gutter cleaning in Chicago at least twice a year. As this task is potentially dangerous it is best to have the work done by technicians who have the equipment and skill to do it right and safe. You are invited to contact Prime Time Window Cleaning, Inc. and set an appointment.
